# Samara Holmes

> Autonomy @ HavocAI | MS Robotics @ NEU

Location: United States, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/samara

Hello! I’m Samara and I love flying drones, making videos, coding, and building robots. I have many experiences in several areas of engineering and I am always looking for a new project or experience that can further my capabilities.
Visit samaraholmes.bitbucket.io to learn more about me.

## Work Experience
### Support Software Engineer - Robotic Systems @ HavocAI
Jan 2025 – Present

### Research Engineer III @ Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Working in the Embedded Intelligence, Robotics & Autonomy group

### Engineering Intern @ Maglev Aero
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Solely designed, developed, and launched the corporate website utilizing React and AWS, showcasing a keen eye for user-centric design and seamless functionality 
- Developed software and hardware solutions for an electromagnetic propulsion test rig, integrating state estimation sensors with CAN communication protocols
- Showcased proficiency in both design and execution, adeptly building and wiring a custom component cabinet with signal testing

### AI4ALL College Pathways Participant @ AI4ALL
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022
- Learned about the applications and fundamental technical concepts of AI including types of machine learning, gradient descent, and neural networks. 
- Investigated ethical implications related to data processing and AI implementation 
- Collaborated with peers on reinforcement learning applications in robotics
- Earned a Discover AI Certificate of Completion

### Software Engineer Intern @ AeroVironment
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

### Intern @ UNH InterOperability Lab
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019
I worked on designing a Digital Subscriber Line test and wrote code for the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab software, Test Sentinal 2.0.

### Lead Server @ RiverWoods
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Exeter, New Hampshire
Tasks included:
- Ensuring organization and quality of service within the team of servers
- Preparing and cleaning the kitchen and dining area before service
- Serving and running meals

### Youth Leader in Computing @ University of New Hampshire
Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Durham, New Hampshire
As a part of the Youth Leaders in Computing Program, 3 students were tasked with educating students on coding. EPIC (Elementary Program Introducing Computing) is designed to spark interests in computing within the next generation of innovators. This was the first time in which the camp was run with a coding based session.


## Education
### Master's degree in Robotics
Northeastern University

### Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

### Exeter High School

### Engineering and Computer Science
Seacoast School of Technology

### Robotics
Manchester Community College NH

### Computer Programming
Great Bay Community College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/samaraholmes
- Portfolio: https://samaraholmes.bitbucket.io

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Last updated: 2026-03-28